Carina Lau (left), Li Yapeng (Center) and Faye Wong (right). [Photo:qq.com]
Top Chinese stars including Carina Lau, Faye Wong, Na Ying and Hu Jun were spotted at the Smile Angel Foundation Gala Dinner on May 27 in Beijing, qq.com reports.
The star-studded event was able to raise 54.6 Million RMB (around US$ 8.64 Million) with 10 auction items.
The highest bid of the night was given for a Jade Goddess of Mercy which was made from Hetian jade, which fetched 20 Million RMB.
The Smile Angel Foundation was founded by Faye Wong and her actor husband Li Yapeng in 2006 when their daughter was born with a cleft palate. Carina Lau, a long-time-friend to Wong, joined the committee and helped raised money for the organization.
A specialized children hospital was also launched on the same day to offer free surgeries for this affliction.
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